Ebony articles from November 2008

Ebony archives from November 2008

Why you need to vote for Barack Obama: an endorsement from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
November 1, 2008... This could be the most crucial presidential election in our lifetime, and even though EBONY magazine has not formally endorsed a candidate in its 64 years, we are taking this opportunity to wholeheartedly and unequivocally endorse Sen. Barack...

Making the cover.(BEHIND THE SCENES)(The Secret Life of Bees)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To get three of the busiest women in the entertainment industry together for a cover shoot was no easy feat. Making it happen in time to meet our production deadline was nothing shy of miraculous. Our editorial team...

Hidden treasure: archived gems.(POLITICS AND PERSPECTIVES)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A historic race needs unique perspective. In the new Politics section, our seasoned political contributors break through the spin to give you the real story behind the news.

Black landmarks map.(INTERACTIVE GUIDE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We're mapping Black culture in a unique interactive map, and our users are helping to build it! Have you added your favorite destination yet?

New videos from the vault.(BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fashion Week, Slick Rick, the return of EPMD--all in photos. Plus, watch exclusive interviews with classic stars from the EBONY/Jet Showcase archives.

EBONYJET radio!(MUSIC)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Uncut and unfiltered. The new, the unexpected and the undiscovered. Global grooves for a new generation. Tune in NOW!

Adventures in Obamaland.(NEW VOICES AND CULTURE)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Music video director Nzingha Stewart chronicles her newfound interest in politics and the myriad ways she's working to get out the vote.

Tyler Perry.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thank you for your informative article, "Tyler Perry: How He Built His Billion-Dollar Empire" (Oct. 2008), which chronicles Tyler Perry's metamorphosis from a bill collector who, at times, bought a $1 bag of cookies...

Michelle Obama.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... It was a pleasure to read the article, "The Real Michelle Obama" (Sept. 2008). By God's design, she has been thrust into the limelight. This woman of excellence is more than Michelle Obama. Her start as Robinson has influenced the greatness...

For brothers only.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I just read the column, "The Power Of An HBCU" (Sept. 2008), written by Omar Tyree. I am an African-American student at a predominantly White institution located about 15 minutes driving distance from Morgan State University, an HBCU. I do not...

HBCU special section.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... Thank you so much for your article, "ROTC On Campus" (Sept. 2008), on Reserve Officer Training Corps programs at historically Black colleges and universities. The article made me realize how joining the ROTC program at Norfolk State University...

The genius of cool.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I just read the August article, "The Genius Of Cool: The 25 Coolest Brothers of All Time" (Aug. 2008), by William Jelani Cobb. I was initially impressed with the title and wanted to see those men who rated among the 25. However, upon...

The 2008 SuperSingles.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I was truly disappointed in "The 2008 SuperSingles" (Aug. 2008), about eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Mixing the guys with the gals is a bad idea. In doing it this way, you do not get the variety and range of singles that you used to...

Ebony advisor.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I enjoy your EBONY Advisor very much. I especially like to see advisors who are strictly professional in their advice. Some of them, however, have mixed their own personal values and popular opinions with their advice. There is always a danger...

Chris Brown.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... Thank for the article, "Chris Brown: On Crafting His Career, Dating And Making Grown Music" (June 2008). I am sorry to see that some people do not enjoy positive articles on our young adults. I loved the article on Chris Brown. He is a humble,...

Corrections.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Correction notice)
November 1, 2008... In "HBCU News & Notes" (Sept. 2008), we misreported the status of Texas Southern University. The governor of Texas had called for a state takeover of the university, but the action was later put on hold, and the board of regents was replaced....

History revealed.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... 1. At the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Sen. Barack Obama acknowledges a crowd of more than 80,000 supporters on the night he accepted the nomination for president at Invesco Field. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. On the second...

Ebony on the scene.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [1] Kanye West performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago.

International affairs.(Antoinette Nana Djimou Ida, Serena and Venus Williams )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... 1. In the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Antoinette Nana Djimou Ida of France prepares to compete in the shot put during the women's heptathlon. 2. Serena and Venus Williams celebrate after beating Anabel Medina Garrigues...

Pam Veasey: CSI: NY's 'showrunner' calls the shots for popular TV series.(CENTER STAGE)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For Pam Veasey, each day of her 22-year television career has felt like a new adventure. She wouldn't have it any other way. You may have seen her name flash across your flat screen on Wednesday nights. As...

5 questions for ... Rob Brown: Finding Forrester actor returns to film as historic Heisman Trophy winner.(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He has facial hair now. He's a little older and a little bigger. That's what Rob Brown, who won acclaim on the silver screen when he was 16, says about how he's changed since he appeared in his first feature film,...

Jimmie Walton Paschall.(CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Moving onward & upward)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jimmie Walton Paschall is expanding the definition of diversity beyond Black and White. In her new role as the global diversity officer for Marriott International, she also wants to be sure the hotel chain considers...

Judge Glenn Grant.(CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Moving onward & upward)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As acting administrative director of the New Jersey court system, Grant is the first Black person to hold that position in that state. He will oversee a budget of some $600 million and manage about 9,000 employees....

Horse racing show host, expert Ken Rudulph, 41.(Cool JOB)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Black people have a long history in horse racing and Rudulph is penning the next chapter as an on-air personality covering the sport for TVG, America's only horse racing TV network. A former California sports...

Don't ask my age--and I won't tell you a lie: comedian gets serious as she explains why women won't reveal that secret.(SISTER SPEAK)
November 1, 2008... I remember as a young girl watching my mother glare up in the mirror. I admired her chocolate skin and her Coca-Cola-bottle figure. I watched and studied every inch of her face--everything from her perfectly shaped dark lips to the beauty mark...

Why I take this election personally: with the campaign at its end, it's your responsibility to stand up and be counted.(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)
November 1, 2008... "I'm here because somebody marched. I'm here because you all sacrificed for me. I stand on the shoulders of giants." --Barack Obama, 2007 Selma Voting Rights March Commemoration As African-Americans, we are all here because somebody...

Holiday steals: guard against identity theft on your quest for bargains during the big shopping season.(MONEY TALK)
November 1, 2008... As consumers whip out their credit cards to absorb the cost of holiday shopping, one issue should loom in the minds of many: How can I protect myself from identity theft? In a year that saw hackers steal 45 million credit and debit card...

'Margaret Garner' premieres at Chicago theater--Denyce Graves gives soaring voice to libretto by author Toni Morrison.(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Opera review)
November 1, 2008... Freedom, escape, capture, murder, trial. The new opera Margaret Garner, set in pre-Civil War America, opens in Chicago's Auditorium Theatre Nov. 1-9 under a unique historical umbrella. The epic American opera, based on a controversial slave...

November: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Brief article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... ATLANTA * National Alliance of Black School Educators convention. Nov. 18-23. nabse.org BIRMINGHAM, Ala. * Annual Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Awards Dinner. Established by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Nov. 14....

'Mini' strokes could mean major danger: don't ignore transient symptoms--blurred vision, dizziness--as blockages in brain warn of potential catastrophe.(HOUSE CALL)
November 1, 2008... When the Rev. John Saunders got out of bed on Feb. 5, he didn't pay much attention to the dizziness that made him a bit unsteady, thinking that he "had just slept bad." But later, when he had trouble seeing out of one of his eyes, his wife...

Seeking sex by any means necessary: how to get control of your romantic life without giving up on love.(EBONY ADVISOR)
November 1, 2008... Many women live lives of quiet desperation in which they lose interest in meaningful romantic relationships. Sometimes they get weary of what they consider the hassles of romance and dating within the complications of the dwindling supply...

Musiq Soulchild celebrates birthday with new recording.(SOUNDING OFF)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Philly native son Musiq Soulchild has a twofold reason to celebrate. Born Taalib Johnson on September 16, the soul artist released his fifth album on his 31st birthday. Merging lyrics about life experiences with...

Ear Candy new releases.(SOUNDING OFF)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JOE THOMAS, NEW MAN (KEDAR) VIP MASS CHOIR FEATURING JOHN P. KEE Live in Miami Zomba Gospel [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] T-PAIN Thr33 Ringz Zomba Records [ILLUSTRATION...

Plugged in.(SOUNDING OFF)( Syleena )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Right now, Syleena is listening to her own albums, Chapter 3: The Flesh and Chapter 4: Labor Pains, along with her father's album, Syl Johnson's Greatest Hits. In preparation for the release of Chapter 4: Labor...

Brandy.(FALL FLAVOR they're baaaack!)
November 1, 2008... Brandy bounces back from a four year break with her fifth studio album, the "very personal" Human (Epic) in November. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Anthony Hamilton.(FALL FLAVOR they're baaaack!)
November 1, 2008... Anthony Hamilton comes back strong with The Point Of It All (Zomba). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Beyonce.(FALL FLAVOR they're baaaack!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Beyonce returns with her third solo album in November. She also is executive producer of the upcoming film Cadillac Records and will portray Etta James alongside Adrian Brody and Cedric The Entertainer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tina Turner.(FALL FLAVOR they're baaaack!)
November 1, 2008... Tina Turner will take her dynamic performance and incredible Legs on a U.S. tour in October-December. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Maxwell.(FALL FLAVOR they're baaaack!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The elusive but supertalented Maxwell kicks off his highly anticipated Blucksummers' Night trilogy with the Maxwell Live 08 tour in October with his first live performances in six years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

John Legend.(ALSO NOTED)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Legend is back once again with a slamming recording that will float us right on through the holidays. On the greatly anticipated Evolver (Columbia), the consummate music maker again delivers compelling music...

Keri Hilson.(ALSO NOTED)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For Keri Hilson, In A Perfect World (Mosley/Zone 4/Interscope) is just the prelude to what is to come for this young music star on the rise. She has a lot going for her--youthful good looks, great songwriting skills...

Quintessentially Q: Quincy Jones pens intimate view of his legendary life.(BOOKSHELF)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quincy Delight Jones Jr. is a hurricane of creativity, a Renaissance man and a pack rat. Out of his treasure trove of memorabilia he has fashioned a unique all-access pass to his life, the history of jazz and rare...

What's on your night stand?(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by Don Miguel Ruiz [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My favorite agreement is No. 2--'Don't take anything personally.' This rule will change your life. It reminds me in those low moments that I am not walking through the...

Chef Jeff Cooks: In the Kitchen with America's Inspirational New Culinary Star.(HOT PICKw)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... In Chef Jeff Cooks: In the Kitchen with America's Inspirational New Culinary Star (Scribner, $27) by Jeff Henderson, the chef who turned his life around from millionaire crack dealer to the first African-American chef de cuisine at Caesars...

The Bitch Switch: Knowing How to Turn It On and Off.(ON THE RADAR)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... In The Bitch Switch: Knowing How to Turn It On and Off (Phoenix Books, $27.95), by Omarosa. who perfected the title on televisions The Apprentice, explains in this book why she's really not one, but invites women to embrace it and writes that...

The legs are the Last to Go: Aging, Acting, Marrying & Other Things I Learned The Hard Way.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... In THE LEGS ARE THE LAST TO GO: AGING, ACTING, MARRYING & OTHER THINGS I LEARNED THE HARD WAY (Amistad/ HarperCollins, $24.95) by Diahann Carroll with Bob Morris, the entertainment icon candidly presents her life in the entertainment...

Letter to My Daughter.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... In LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER (Random House, $25), best-selling author Maya Angelou returns with her first original collection in 10 years. Writing to the daughter she never had, she offers in her own inimitable her own lessons on living a style...

Hip Hop Speaks to Children.(KIDS' CORNER)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Poet Nikki Giovanni's HIP HOP SPEAKS TO CHILDREN (Sourcebooks, $19.99) is a celebration of poetry with a beat. This anthology features 51 selections from 42 poets and performers and 30 performances on an included...

Objects of desire.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... All you need this season are a few key products to update your wardrobe and transform your beauty bag. From boots for the boys to body creams for every body, we've found the best picks for fall. 1. Borghese Nail Lacquer in Roma Scarlet, $8,...

Complexion perfection.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Longing to know the secret to a flawless face? When working with clients like Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson, makeup artist Mylah Morales relies on strategically placed concealer to create smooth, beautiful skin. "Concealer is a makeup must-have...

Get me bodied.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... It may be second nature to quickly apply lotion when you step out of the shower in order to stay ash-flee, but why not transform your moisturizing regimen into a spa-style body treatment? The latest collection of body creams is designed to do...

Nail file.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From rich burgundy to barely-there-beige, it's easy to find a nail color this season that complements your style. Regardless of your color choice, remember these two rules: Nails coated in standout shades will...

Boots for the elements.(ESSENTIALS FOR HIM)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... These boots were made for striding stylishly through wind, rain, sleet or snow. Behold, boots for the elements! With our crop of utilitarian chic styles, men can now step up their shoe game despite some terrible weather conditions. Who says his...

A moment in time: how The Secret Life of Bees stars connect past civil rights struggles with today's American history.(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Jennifer Hudson got the call to sing the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, she almost cried. "I don't know if I can do this," the Academy Award-winning actress and singer told...

'President' Obama: what could it mean for Black America? From a father to a former candidate, a schoolteacher to a cop, the possible election of the senator from Illinois could mean everything ... or nothing.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The day I become president, the world looks at America differently, and America looks at itself differently."--BARACK OBAMA THE NIGHT BARACK OBAMA OFFICIALLY accepted the Democratic Party nomination for...

Sounds & verses: renowned photographer Randee St. Nicholas captures 21 nights in the lid and soul of the innovative, fashionable and elusive artist Prince.(Book review)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOR 21 NIGHTS IN LONDON, Prince did what he does best--break records while performing to a packed stadium before thousands of thrilled fans. For all those nights, photographer Randee St. Nicholas shadowed the...

At home with Marvin Sapp: popular gospel singer gives glimpse into his private family time at home in Michigan.
November 1, 2008... Hey, your new CD just went gold! What do you want to do, where do you want to go? For Pastor Marvin Sapp, it's Grand Rapids, Mich. He's Thirsty for home. Sapp has experienced monumental success this year as his seventh CD, Thirsty, was...

Keeping the faith: what happens when your significant other has different religious beliefs?
November 1, 2008... It's hard out there being a believer--and even more challenging when you are dating. When James and Maya met at a professional networking party, it could have been a match made in Manhattan. During the entire evening, the two only had eyes for...

Language of love: from Ouija boards to the good book: Bible translator spreads the word that changed her.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tuesday night was Bible study night, the perfect time for Jacqueline Huggins to go to a Philadelphia church and "help those Christians" by persuading them to stop believing in God. Her strategy was simple. Then...

The automotive melt down: how it's burning black America: higher gas prices, loss of industry-related jobs are crippling businesses, consumers.('09 AUTO SECTION)
November 1, 2008... Michael Johnson calls it expense control. A Black new car dealer for almost 20 years, his Michael Chevrolet dealership in suburban Detroit employed 78 people just three years ago. That's now down to 58 folks. What's more, he keeps fewer new...

2009 auto review.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... On these pages is a collection of 2009 vehicles that are representative of a variety of new cars and SUVs that should please practically every motorist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ford Flex MSRP: $28,295 ENGINE: 3.5 liter, V6,...

Fill 'er up! Fuel-efficient vehicles that lessen the pain at the pump.('09 AUTO SECTION)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MSRP: $19,200 ENGINE: 1.6 liter, 4 cylinder, 172 horsepower MPG: 28 (city) 37 (highway) FEATURE: 6 airbags with Air Curtain System With gas prices continuing to hover around $4 a gallon, most...

The hybrids: the gas/electric combination equals fuel savings and environmental benefits.('09 AUTO SECTION)(Product/service evaluation)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Toyota Prius MSRP: $22,000 ENGINE: 1.5 liter, 4 cylinder, 172 horsepower MPG: 45 (city) 48 (highway) FEATURE: High-Solar Energy Absorbing (HSEA) glass Hybrid vehicles have become practical...

No gasoline required: energy alternatives provide top performances for less.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The growing concern about America's dependence on foreign oil is prompting changes in the automotive landscape, and carmakers are focusing on creating new vehicles that function without gasoline. Three of these...

The voices of Africa: cable TV network and radio show bring the continent closer to African-Americans.(Cover story)
November 1, 2008... If most Americans depend on mainstream media, Africans would say they know very little about Africa. And they would be right. Until recently, those who wanted to learn more could get little from television or radio beyond the stereotypical...

Our faces on Broadway: Black shows see revival alongside colorblind casting of Mermaid.
November 1, 2008... THE GREAT WHITE WAY is a nickname often used by industry insiders to describe the millions of bight lights that illuminate New York's famous Broadway theater district. Recently, it seemed that this moniker, which dates back to the early 1900s,...

Black broadways best.
November 1, 2008... The Great White Way is finally shining the spotlight on African-American actors. some in non-race-specific roles. Out of the 35+ dramas and musicals on Broadway this month, about half of them feature at least two actors of color. The EBONY...

The truth behind Cosby's crusade: why the funnyman has stopped making us laugh and started making us think about personal responsibility, education, embarrassment and why Black America has lost its way.(Bill Cosby)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What he avoided on The Cosby Show Why the Black family has let us down Why the Black Man needs to stop making babies For decades, most of America has known and loved Bill Cosby as the affable, sometimes silly...

Sickle cell success: promising rays of hope amid the continuing crusade for a cure.(sickle cell anemia)(Disease/Disorder overview)
November 1, 2008... NEARLY TWO YEARS AGO, PAMELA NEWTON WAS NEAR, DEATH. Her doctors told her she was close to the end of her lifelong battle with sickle cell anemia. But today she's alive and planning a future she never expected because of a promising yet risky...

Could Obama's election mean the end of the Black civil rights agenda? No, the Black elite has already abandoned it.(TWO SIDES)(Barack Obama)
November 1, 2008... Accurately understood, the Civil Rights Movement was never just a struggle for Blacks. It was a struggle for justice. What is justice? As Martin Luther King put it in his "Letter From Birmingham Jail:" "A just law is a man-made code that...

Could Obama's election mean the end of the Black civil rights agenda? Yes, if we let it, but we must not.(TWO SIDES)
November 1, 2008... If Barack Obama is elected president of the United States, most Americans will proudly celebrate it as a giant leap forward in our history. For African-Americans in particular, it will represent the latest and greatest chapter in our historical...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2008... "Best of all, this baby has a GPS that finds the cheapest gas." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 'Hurry, it's going up again!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I'm turning over a new leaf--I'm going to stop getting caught." [ILLUSTRATION...

Celeb workout secrets: you can have a body like the stars.(celebrities)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ladies, want a body like Beyonce? Fellas, want to be cut like LL? Well, experts say, looking like a celebrity, is not just limited to the rich and famous. Star bodies are not necessarily born. They're often made....

Is your child the victim of a bully? Rearing children with compassion can help curtail violence, teasing and overall bad behavior.(PARENTING)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whoever said that words could never hurt you must not have been the victim of a bully's taunts. Kenya Conley was. She was targeted by a female clique a her New York City school and still recalls how the names...

Fur fetish.(FASHION FAIR)(fur clothing)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's not your grandmother's fur, or even your mother's, yet fur accents from the '50s and '60s are making a big comeback. American and European designers are showing garments with fur trims that will turn an ordinary...

Guilt-free holiday desserts.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you or a family member are watching calories this holiday season--surprise!--you do not have to give up holiday desserts. By using a few different ingredients, you can enjoy tasty desserts that are perfect for...

A historic presidential announcement.(MEMORABLE PHOTO)(politics)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On January 25, 1972, U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm, at the Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., announced her decision to run for the Democratic nomination for president, making her the first Black person to mount...